MCP
Google Sheets
Automate your spreadsheets without writing a single line of code. The Google Sheets integration lets you read, write, and organize data using plain-language prompts so you can keep projects, reports, and dashboards up to date while you focus on higher-value work.
Read multiple ranges
Append a row
Lookup a customer
Copy a template sheet
Break this into smaller, focused nodes that each handle one task:
Work with any spreadsheet in your Google account and update thousands of cells in seconds using natural language.
What is Google Sheets MCP?
When you create a Google Sheets node with AI, Gumloop builds a custom node that understands the Google Sheets API. Simply describe what you need and the node translates your prompt into the correct API call, returning clean, structured results you can pass to the next step in your workflow.What Can It Do for You?
- Generate new spreadsheets or add tabs on the fly for fresh projects and reports
- Pull live data from multiple ranges and feed it directly into analysis or dashboards
- Append or update rows automatically to keep pipelines, CRMs, and task trackers current
- Search, clear, or copy sheets to streamline cleanup, backups, and data migrations
Available Tools
| Tool | What It Does | Example Use |
|---|---|---|
| Create-Sheet | Creates a brand-new Google Sheets document | ”Create a new Google Sheet called ‘Q2 Sales Report’ and return spreadsheetId and spreadsheetUrl” |
| Add-Sheet | Adds a new tab to an existing spreadsheet | ”In spreadsheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1AbCDef, add a sheet named ‘Raw Data’ and return sheetId and title” |
| Get-Spreadsheet-Info | Returns spreadsheet metadata such as title and sheet list | ”Give me the title and sheet names for spreadsheetId 1AbCDef” |
| Get-Sheet-Names | Lists all tab names in a spreadsheet | ”List every sheet name in [spreadsheet link]“ |
| Batch-Get | Reads values from multiple ranges at once | ”In spreadsheetId 1AbCDef, read ranges ‘January!A1:D20’ and ‘February!A1:D20’ and return the values” |
| Batch-Update | Writes values to multiple ranges at once | ”Write [[“Product”,“Units”]] to range ‘Inventory!A1:B1’ in spreadsheetId 1AbCDef and return updatedRange” |
| Append-Values | Appends rows to the end of a range (similar to inserting rows) | “Append the row [‘2025-03-15’,‘Blog Post Ideas’,‘In Progress’] to sheet ‘Content Pipeline’ in spreadsheetId 1AbCDef starting at A1, return tableRange and updates” |
| Lookup-Row | Finds the first row that matches a value in a column | ”In range ‘Customers!A2:E100’ of spreadsheetId 1AbCDef, find the row where the ‘Email’ column equals ‘jane@acme.com’ and return rowNumber and rowValues” |
| Clear-Values | Clears values from a specified range | ”Clear range ‘Archive!A1:Z100’ in spreadsheetId 1AbCDef and confirm clearedRange” |
| Copy-Sheet | Copies a sheet from one spreadsheet to another | ”Copy sheet ‘Template’ from spreadsheetId 1AbCDef to spreadsheetId 9ZyXwVu and return newSheetId” |
How to Use
1
Create Your Google Sheets MCP Node
Go to your node library, search for Google Sheets, and click “Create a node with AI”
2
Add Your Prompt
Drag the Google Sheets node onto your canvas and describe the single action you want it to perform.
3
Test Your Node
Run the node to see the results. Adjust your prompt or output fields if needed.
4
Save and Reuse
Once your Google Sheets node is working, save it to your library and drop it into any future workflow.
Example Prompts
Create a spreadsheetStart with the spreadsheet URL or ID in your prompt to help the node locate the file instantly, then specify the exact sheet or range you want to work with.
Troubleshooting
If your Google Sheets node isn’t working as expected, try these best practices:Keep Prompts Simple and Specific
- Good: “Append the row [‘Acme’,‘500’] to sheet ‘Quotes’ in [Spreadsheet link] and return updates”
- Bad: “Append a row, then read the sheet, sum the totals, and give me the sum and row count”
While the complex prompt might work, it’s more efficient to break it into separate nodes. Google Sheets MCP works best with focused, single-action prompts.
Match What Google Sheets Can Do
- Good: “List every sheet name in [Spreadsheet link]”
- Bad: “Pull data from MySQL and add it to Google Sheets”
Google Sheets MCP excels at spreadsheet operations. For database access, combine it with Call API or Run Code nodes in your workflow.
Break Complex Tasks Into Steps
Instead of trying to do everything in one prompt (which might cause timeouts or slow responses):1
Step 1: Create Sheets
Create sheets ‘April’, ‘May’, and ‘June’ in spreadsheetId 1AbCDef and return sheetIds
2
Step 2: Copy Template
Copy sheet ‘Template’ from spreadsheetId 7GhIjKl to spreadsheetId 1AbCDef and return newSheetId
3
Step 3: Append Data
Append the provided daily metrics to sheet ‘April’ in spreadsheetId 1AbCDef starting at A2 and return updates
In your workflow, connect these nodes sequentially. The sheetIds output from Step 1 feed into Step 2, and the updates from Step 3 complete the process.
Focus on Data Retrieval
Google Sheets MCP is great at getting information from your spreadsheets. For analysis or content creation, connect it to other nodes. Example:- Good prompt: “Read range ‘Sales!A1:D100’ in [Spreadsheet link] and return values”
- Bad prompt: “Read range ‘Sales!A1:D100’, calculate monthly totals, and write the summary back”
Use Ask AI node for calculations, then send the results back to Google Sheets with a separate node.
Troubleshooting Node Creation
Empty Outputs
Empty Outputs
In the node creation window, click “Request changes” and ask the AI to add debug logs and verify the API response.
Incorrect Results
Incorrect Results
In the node creation window, click “Request changes” and describe what you expected versus what you received.
Errors
Errors
First click “Fix with Gummie”. If multiple attempts fail, simplify your prompt or contact support.
Iterate with Request Changes
Iterate with Request Changes
MCP node creation often requires a few tweaks. Use “Request changes” (in the node creation window) to refine filters, output fields, or pagination.
Need More Help?
- Watch What are MCP Nodes video tutorial
- Check out MCP Best Practices in Gumloop University
- Join the Gumloop Community for support
- View the Google Sheets MCP setup guide for Claude and Cursor
- Contact support at support@gumloop.com